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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner's guide and any additional inserts are considered part of 
the product. They contain important information about safety, use and 
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all 
operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future 
reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, 
to any future owner. See our website to view, download and print the 
most current version of this owner’s guide.   

INTENDED USE:

 This product is intended to humidify and circulate 

the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States and Canada. 
This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The 
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to 

unauthorized use or product modification. Failure to follow these 

directions will void the product warranty. 

WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons

-   Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning 

and maintenance of this product by children age 12 years and 
younger and anyone with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities.  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do 
not play with the appliance, its parts and packaging material.  

INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock 

and injury to persons, observe the following:

-   No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, 

etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high 

temperature heat sources. Do not use in a window, on an uneven or 
unstable surface, or near water.

-  The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into 

contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not 
use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product where 
it may fall into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other water 
container. Do not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather 
or elements.

-  Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw 

rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or 

appliances.  Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not 

be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters 
or be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place 
appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be 
unplugged quickly during an emergency.

SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and 

injury to persons, observe the following:

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WARNING:

 To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire and electric 

shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a 
dimmer control switch.  

-  Do not operate unit if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do 

not use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To 
avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace 
parts. Only original replacement parts may be used. If the power 
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its 

service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a 

hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604 
(phone) or consumerservice@vornado.com (email) for further 
instructions about replacement and repair.    

-  Risk of fire. Your appliance may be equipped with a detachable 

power supply or a cord/plug with a safety device such as a fuse. Use 
only the power cord and plug provided. 

Summary of Contents for EVAP3

Page 1: ...model EVAP3 vornado com EVAPORATIVE WHOLE ROOM HUMIDIFIER OWNER S GUIDE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...2 English vornado com 800 234 0604 help vornado com we expect this product to be PERFECT if it s not WE will make it right ...

Page 3: ...ant Safety Instructions 4 Getting Started 7 Features 8 Controls 9 Filling Water Tank 10 How To Use 11 Replacing Wick 12 Automatic Refill Program 12 Cleaning 13 Storage 15 Tips 15 Troubleshooting 16 Warranty 17 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...n or unstable surface or near water The appliance power supply power cord and plug cannot come into contact with water Do not use this product on wet surfaces Do not use this product in a bathtub or shower or position product where it may fall into a bathtub laundry swimming pool or other water container Do not use this product outdoors or expose it to weather or elements Do not run cord under car...

Page 5: ...on the power head Turn the humidifier off if the relative humidity exceeds 60 Humidity levels above 60 may allow moisture to build up indoors and condense on surfaces where microorganisms can settle and grow For accurate readings use a hygrometer which is available at most hardware stores and home centers SERVICING WARNING To reduce risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons observe the f...

Page 6: ...rference will not occur in a particular installation If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the product off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect...

Page 7: ...h a humidistat may run constantly for a day or so and thus evaporate large quantities of moisture When the home and its furnishings have absorbed moisture and become stabilized at the desired humidity level the amount of water used will diminish and the humidifier operation will maintain the desired humidity level GETTING STARTED Check for Leaks Damage due to shipping may cause leaks in Base or Wa...

Page 8: ... Easy to remove Cap for convenient Water Tank refilling 2 WICKS Wicks up water and filters out impurities WATER TANK Large 1 5 gallon capacity allows for less refills INLET GRILLS Designed for efficient air intake AIR OUTLET GRILL Initiates Vornado s signature Vortex circulation BASE Durable and easy to clean LED INDICATOR LIGHTS Displays current settings ...

Page 9: ...F Turn the humidifier On Off HUMIDITY Control humidity level at 35 60 or allow unit to run continuously HUMIDISTAT Reads humidity in the room for automatic humidity control FAN SPEED Select desired HIGH or LOW fan speed or AUTO mode ...

Page 10: ...Water Tank with cool tap water C 5 Ensure Gasket rubber ring around Cap is properly positioned and replace Cap Some downward pressure may be needed to compress Gasket prior to rotating Cap 1 4 turn clockwise 6 Lower Water Tank into Base positioning Water Tank over raised bump in Base D Once in nested position water outlet valve inside Cap opens releasing water into Base FILLING WATER TANK This hum...

Page 11: ... is illuminated 35 60 or Continuous The unit will operate until the desired humidity level is reached at this point the Fan will turn Off and the Fan speed indicator light will turn Off The Humidity level indicator light will remain On If the Fan does not turn on the set Humidity level may be lower than the room humidity level Increase the Humidity set point until the Fan turns On This is an indic...

Page 12: ...ending on use Many factors affect the life of the Wicks including amount of use water hardness and outside environmental factors You will know the Wick needs to be replaced when it becomes hard and is no longer absorbing the water effectively Replace the Wick with a genuine Vornado Wick While other brands may fit our units these wicks do not carry the same quality and life as our own and may dimin...

Page 13: ...s or other particles begin to form TO CLEAN AND DISINFECT BASE 1 Turn humidifier Off and unplug Warning Do not submerge humidifier in water 2 Remove Power Head and Wicks 3 Remove Water Tank and Inlet Grill To remove Inlet Grill undo the latch E and lift Inlet Grill up F Empty Base and Water Tank then rinse with clean tap water 4 Mix solution of 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach and 1 gallon water Fill Ba...

Page 14: ... inlet grill Follow up using brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum top outlet grill and side inlet grill Wipe down entire surface with soft cloth Note If the humidifier is turned Off with water in Base and not turned back on for 8 hours or longer or if humidifier is not cleaned as recommended you may experience some growth of algae or bacteria These microorganisms may become ...

Page 15: ...er s warranty TIPS DISPOSAL Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner STORAGE During the off season or after extended periods of non use you may choose to store your humidifier To ensure long life of the product it is recommended to store your humidifier by following these instructions Cleaning is recommended before storage 1 Unplug power cord and bundle loosely 2...

Page 16: ...ions Unit has reached its set point When set humidity level is reached the Fan will turn off until humidity level in room drops below humidity set point Airflow is blocked Remove obstruction Unit settings are too low Set to High Fan Speed and Continuous Humidity for maximum humidity output The additional sodium in chemically softened water may cause Wicks to harden Try using untreated tap water or...

Page 17: ...uct modification repair by unauthorized repair center or use of non approved replacement parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services or product warranties The product warranty will be honored only on models that are being used in the country intended REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER VORNADO SHALL...

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